Look what arrived today!

The door bell rang — it was the postman. He had a package that wouldn’t fit through the letter box, so I buzzed him in and padded down the stairs in bare feet. Waiting for me was a package from Chronicle Books. Could it be…. ? I ran back back up the stairs (not a small feat), stood in my kitchen and ripped open the mailer. And there it was — the book I created with Jen and Amanda. :) There’s not much light today but I had to take a Polaroid of it — and here are the Instagram shots taken as I first looked through the pages. A red letter day, frends!

* The book won’t actually be available till May, but you can pre-order (and possibly get it sooner) on Amazon…

January 5, 2012 in Photography, Polaroid, Writing life | Permalink Comments (48)

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Posted by: Ellen | January 5, 2012 at 2:32 pm

Congratulations! The book looks wonderful – and it must be an amazing feeling to have it in your hands after you have worked so hard for it.
(And I’m instantly in love with it ;-))
Posted by: Rhianne | January 5, 2012 at 2:41 pm

I think all my spare pennies will be going on your books this year Susannah, it looks amazing!! I actually got your pretty polaroid notes for Christmas too and I can’t stop looking at them :)
Posted by: Dawn | January 5, 2012 at 3:03 pm

Congratulations!! it’s your baby come to life~ I know you must be thrilled and I am sure it will sell sell sell!!!
Peace~
Dawn
Posted by: justine Gordon | January 5, 2012 at 3:06 pm

congratulations! I look forward to seeing it!
Posted by: Jan's camera | January 5, 2012 at 3:11 pm

This is so exciting. I am thrilled for you. It looks wonderful.
Posted by: Kinga | January 5, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Congratulations! It is beautiful! I too am Instantly in Love! Can’t wait to get my hands on it myself! So exciting!
Posted by: Erin @ Wild Whispers | January 5, 2012 at 3:33 pm

Congrats! What a wonderful day!
Posted by: Rosie Grey | January 5, 2012 at 3:40 pm

Ohhh, I already saw this on Instagram!! It’s soooo long until May!!! Congratulations – it looks fantastic!
Posted by: Steven Andrew | January 5, 2012 at 3:41 pm

I’m SO happy for you! I think the book looks so good and I’m definitely going to get a copy when it comes out!
Posted by: Briana Morrison | January 5, 2012 at 3:43 pm

It’s beautiful! Oh how I wish I could get my hands on a copy before Morocco… Ahh well. I can wait. :-) Congratulations to you all. I can’t wait to read it!
Posted by: Catherine Denton | January 5, 2012 at 3:48 pm

I’m impressed you made it up the stairs before ripping it open! What a beautiful book and such a perfect title.
Posted by: Mirka | January 5, 2012 at 4:07 pm

Ohhh, now I’m looking forward to the book even more (I pre-ordered about 2 months ago)! It looks just perfect!
Posted by: Elaine | January 5, 2012 at 4:14 pm

Congrats you must have been proud when you got it , it looks lovely will be keeping my eye out for it I love photo books .
Posted by: Christine | January 5, 2012 at 4:33 pm

wow – congratulations. i can’t even imagine what this must feel like! i would say this is a red letter week, at least.
Christine
Posted by: Zary | January 5, 2012 at 4:46 pm

Congratulations!!! I would love to have it but I see that is only available for USA, Canada and UK … when you think about putting it on sale for Latin America? Or how I could buy it and send it to Colombia? hugs.
Posted by: paulette rees-denis | January 5, 2012 at 4:47 pm

congratulations…that is so exciting! another baby for you! woo hoo…
Posted by: cococita | January 5, 2012 at 5:23 pm

Wonderful! It looks amazing. Can imagine you felt pretty excited about it. Must be such a magical feeling to go through the pages, see your own words and images ‘black (or colourful) on white’. Congratz! Looking forward to explore it myself in a couple of months … :)
Posted by: Maura | January 5, 2012 at 5:24 pm

Congratulations.
Posted by: Catalina | January 5, 2012 at 5:24 pm

wonderful! congratulations!!!!! it looks gorgeous

tell me, not only to use for Polaroids isn’t it?

LOVE and happy New year Susannah!

Posted by: susannah | January 5th, 2012 at 5:28 pm

actually a lot of the info could be applied to shooting with other sorts of cameras, yes, absolutely…. but obviously we focus on Polaroid and instax :)
Posted by: mo | January 5, 2012 at 5:34 pm

am SO looking forward to both of your books coming out … i’ve already pre-ordered them, yeay! AND your blogging class, of course. can’t wait ;)
Posted by: DanaN | January 5, 2012 at 5:39 pm

Congratulations! The book is beautiful.
Posted by: Lesley Myrick | January 5, 2012 at 5:48 pm

Aaaah! The book is so gorgeous Susannah! I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to get a copy. Congrats on pushing yourself to achieve something so incredible. xo
Posted by: Sherry | January 5, 2012 at 5:51 pm

Congratulations – a wonderful result from a lot of hard work.
Posted by: Chyme | January 5, 2012 at 5:55 pm

Such a very nice book. I love polaroids so much too!
Posted by: michelle gd | January 5, 2012 at 6:07 pm

what a magical day for you! congrats and thank you for sharing with us :)
looking forward to perusing the pages of you and your talented colleagues come spring…
Posted by: Betty Thompson | January 5, 2012 at 6:08 pm

swooooon gorgeous gorgeous!
Posted by: Deborah Jackson | January 5, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Looks fab!! & congratulations – a red letter day indeed. Looking forward to reading it! :)
Posted by: Nina | January 5, 2012 at 8:16 pm

Photos of photos of photos! Like Catalina, I’m wondering if there’s anything in the book for digital compact users… And do you know if public libraries will have the book? Congratulations!

Posted by: Daniëla | January 5th, 2012 at 8:29 pm

Congratulations! It looks wonderful! How does it smell?!

Posted by: susannah | January 5th, 2012 at 10:34 pm

awesome ;-)
Posted by: Danielle | January 5, 2012 at 8:25 pm

How exciting & it’s so very lovely. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
Posted by: Clare Mulvany | January 5, 2012 at 9:34 pm

Well done again, and congrats. What a thrilling moment that must have been, holding the book in your hands for the first time.
Super!
Posted by: Meghan @ Life Refocused | January 5, 2012 at 9:50 pm

Yay! Yay! Yay! So celebrating with you. Can’t wait to have this beautiful book in my own hands!
Posted by: Melanie Tinken | January 5, 2012 at 9:57 pm

What a great way to begin 2012!! Congratulations Susannah, you are, as always an inspiration. xoxo Mel
Posted by: Jade Sheldon | January 5, 2012 at 10:32 pm

It’s going on my wish list! I was congratulating Amanda earlier and now I must take a moment to congratulate you Susannah. So happy for you!
Posted by: Rachel | January 5, 2012 at 11:11 pm

ooh-it’s lovely AND already in my amazon wishlist. :-) can’t wait to see it for real!
Posted by: lisa | January 6, 2012 at 2:01 am

CONGRATULATIONS Susannah!!
Posted by: Stacy | January 6, 2012 at 2:19 am

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY for you!!!! What an awesome feeling that must have been!!
Posted by: Angela Vular | January 6, 2012 at 2:25 am

Oh, how exciting! I preordered a while back (both of your books) and can’t wait to get them. I am so happy for you. Congratulations!
Posted by: jenny | January 6, 2012 at 9:41 am

CONGRATS susannah!!! happy new year <3
Posted by: Helen | January 6, 2012 at 11:50 am

You must be over the moon, I guess it felt almost a little unreal to hold it in your hands today, BIG CONGRATS TO YOU SUSANNAH!
Posted by: MJ | January 6, 2012 at 1:02 pm

Yay! It’s looks fantastic Susannah! I can’t wait to get my copy!!!
xoxo
Posted by: nadine | January 7, 2012 at 7:18 am

I really can’t wait to own this beautiful book. Reading your blog inspired me to buy my sx-70 a few years ago, I remember watching your ‘meet the camera’ video and ‘instantly’ falling in love. Looks like this book will be a great source of inspiration and information x Congratulations!
x nadine
Posted by: Mel | January 7, 2012 at 12:17 pm

Congratulations!!

I have pre-ordered mine on Amazon & cannot wait for it to arrive!

x
Posted by: Anne Jutras | January 7, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Trop cool! Hope your book will be available in Canada, I would love to put my hands on it. The pictures looks awesome and the info very useful. :)
Posted by: Kathryn | January 10, 2012 at 1:14 am

how exciting, looks like a lovely little book :)
Posted by: Mary Murnane | January 12, 2012 at 9:35 pm

So very happy for you! Congrats and much success!